The WELLESSE® PromiseWellesse believes supplementing our active bodies is vital to health. That’s why, for over 20 years, we’ve been dedicated to producing a premium line of supplements that work to bring a natural balance to every part of your body.

Chondroitin naturally occurs in the connective tissue to cushion and lubricate cartilage for ease of joint movement.

MSM is an organic form of sulfur vital in nourishing and maintaining healthy connective tissue in the joints for flexibility & elasticity.

Research has shown that nutrients from liquid sources can be more easily absorbed than from solids.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

SHAKE WELL. Adults and children over the age of 12, take 2 measuring tablespoons (1 oz) daily. Do not exceed recommended daily serving. May be taken directly or mixed in water or fruit juice. Product may be stored at room temperature, or refrigerated after opening for added freshness. Wellesse Glucosamine is made with natural ingredients that can darken over time. Product quality, potency and purity is not affected.

No Fillers, No Binders, Yeast Free, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Sugar, No Soy, No Dairy, No Starch, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors

Storage Instructions: Tamper Evident: SYMTEC® products are protected by a tamper evident cap, and inner safety seal. Do not use if the seal on the cap is broken or missing, or if the inner seal is not intact.

Product may be stored at room tempature, or refrigerated after opening for added freshness.

Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, under 18 years of age or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

If you are allergic to shelfish, please contact your physician before using this product, as it contains glucosamine.

Health Notes

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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Dose: 1,500 mg daily
Glucosamine sulfate is necessary for joint cartilage synthesis and repair. It has been shown to significantly reduce osteoarthritis symptoms and appears to be virtually free of side effects.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dose: Refer to label instructionsTaking glucosamine hydrochloride improved pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis in one study.
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Osteoarthritis

Dose: Refer to label instructionsStudies have shown glucosamine hydrochloride to be effective at reducing pain and improving symptoms in people with osteoarthritis.(more)

Dose: Refer to label instructionsGlucosamine sulfate may promote healing after injury by providing the raw material needed by the body to manufacture molecules found in skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints.(more)

Dose: 250 mg with morning and evening mealsSome autistic children suffer from chronic diarrhea. In one study, supplementing with glucosamine eliminated the diarrhea in five of six children with autism, possibly by blocking the effect of certain dietary components on the intestinal tract.(more)

Dose: 250 mg with morning and evening mealsSome autistic children suffer from chronic diarrhea. In one study, supplementing with glucosamine eliminated the diarrhea in five of six children with autism, possibly by blocking the effect of certain dietary components on the intestinal tract.(more)

Dose: 1,500 mg daily
Glucosamine sulfate (GS), a nutrient derived from seashells, is a building block needed for the synthesis and repair of joint cartilage. GS supplementation has significantly reduced symptoms of osteoarthritis in uncontrolled1, 2 and single-blind trials.3, 4 Many double-blind trials have also reported efficacy.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 One published trial has reported no effect of GS on osteoarthritis symptoms,11 and GS has been found to be ineffective for low back pain related to lumbar spine osteoarthritis.12 While most research trials use 500 mg GS taken three times per day, results of a three-year, double-blind trial indicate that 1,500 mg taken once per day produces significant reduction of symptoms and halts degenerative changes seen by x-ray examination.13 GS does not cure people with osteoarthritis, and they may need to take the supplement for the rest of their lives in order to maintain benefits. Fortunately, GS appears to be virtually free of side effects, even after three or more years of supplementation. Benefits from GS generally become evident after three to eight weeks of treatment.

8. Vaz AL. Double-blind clinical evaluation of the relative efficacy of ibuprofen and glucosamine sulphate in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee in out-patients. Curr Med Res Opin 1982;8:145-9.

Dose: Refer to label instructionsIn a preliminary trial, supplementation with glucosamine hydrochloride (1,500 mg per day) for 12 weeks produced a small but statistically significant improvement of pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. However, other measures of disease activity, such as the number of swollen and painful joints did not improve.1

Dose: Refer to label instructionsA few trials have evaluated glucosamine hydrochloride (GH), another form of glucosamine sulfate (GS), as a single remedy for osteoarthritis. One trial found only minor benefits from 1,500 mg per day of GH for 8 weeks in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.1 However, these people were also taking up to 4,000 mg per day of acetaminophen for pain relief, and that treatment might have masked a beneficial effect of GH. In another study, supplementing with GH (2,000 mg each morning for 12 weeks) significantly improved symptoms, compared with a placebo, in people with knee pain due to cartilage damage or osteoarthritis.2 In a four-week study from China, GH was as effective as GS in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.3 Another study found that the combination of GH and chondroitin sulfate was more effective than a placebo in people with moderate to severe knee pain from osteoarthritis, but not in those with mild pain.4 Despite the reported beneficial effects of GH, some investigators believe that the sulfate component of GS itself helps relieve osteoarthritis, and that GS would therefore be more effective than GH.5

Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate may both play a role in wound healing by providing the raw material needed by the body to manufacture molecules called glycosaminoglycans found in skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints.1 Test tube and animal studies have found that these substances, and others like them, can promote improved tissue healing.2, 3, 4, 5 Injectable forms of chondroitin sulfate have been used in Europe for various types of sports-related injuries to tendons and joints,6, 7, 8, 9 and one preliminary trial reported reduced pain and good healing in young athletes with chondromalacia patella (cartilage softening in the knee) who were given 750-1,500 mg per day of oral glucosamine sulfate.10 However, specific human trials of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for healing sprains and strains are lacking.

Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate may both play a role in wound healing by providing the raw material needed by the body to manufacture connective tissue found in skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints.1 Test tube and animal studies have found that these substances, and others like them, can promote improved tissue healing.2, 3, 4, 5, 6 One controlled trial in humans found that wounds healed with greater strength when they were treated topically with a chondroitin sulfate-containing powder.7 However, no research has investigated the value of oral supplements of glucosamine or chondroitin for wound healing in humans.

Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate may both play a role in wound healing by providing the raw material needed by the body to manufacture connective tissue found in skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints.1 Test tube and animal studies have found that these substances, and others like them, can promote improved tissue healing.2, 3, 4, 5, 6 One controlled trial in humans found that wounds healed with greater strength when they were treated topically with a chondroitin sulfate-containing powder.7 However, no research has investigated the value of oral supplements of glucosamine or chondroitin for wound healing in humans.

One doctor has observed that supplementation with glucosamine sulfate (amount not specified) can increase the growth rate and strength of fingernails and toenails;1however, no controlled trials have been done.

Some autistic children suffer from chronic diarrhea. In a study of children with autistic spectrum disorders and persistent diarrhea for many years, supplementing with 500 mg of glucosamine per day (spread over the morning and evening meal) for 30 days eliminated the diarrhea in five of six cases.1 The authors hypothesized that glucosamine worked by blocking the effect of certain dietary components on the intestinal tract.

Some autistic children suffer from chronic diarrhea. In a study of children with autistic spectrum disorders and persistent diarrhea for many years, supplementing with 500 mg of glucosamine per day (spread over the morning and evening meal) for 30 days eliminated the diarrhea in five of six cases.1 The authors hypothesized that glucosamine worked by blocking the effect of certain dietary components on the intestinal tract.

The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2016.

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